Take Control Books has published a new ebook, Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac, 2nd Edition.

The ebook, by Andy J. Williams Affleck, covers what you need to begin your first podcast, without spending much (if any) money.

Changes in the book include coverage of WireTap Studio and Übercaster; updated Garageband coverage and tips on getting great interviews. 

Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac is $10 at the Take Control site. 

Topics covered in the book include:

• What types of microphones are best for podcasting?
• Which software should I use to record and edit my podcast?
• How can I find and use audio plug-ins to improve my podcast’s sound quality?
• What’s the best way to conduct a podcast interview?
• Should I record directly into MP3 format or encode later?
• How do I remove weird pauses or other glitches from my recording?
• How do I smoothly add music to the start and end of my podcast?
• What should I watch out for when choosing an Internet host for my podcast?
• What tools are available for publishing podcasts?
• Where should I promote my podcast to attract the most listeners?
• Can anyone create a podcast and list it in the iTunes Store?